Set the date and headcount
Three details are enough to start: the date you have in mind, how many guests, and the occasion. They decide the space, the menu and the right moment to book.
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How to organise
a group meal at a restaurant
A birthday, a family lunch or a company dinner: gathering people around one table takes a little method, not a battle plan. Here is how we do it, Place des Cardeurs, with the four steps that head off most surprises.
Four steps, no more
How a good group meal unfolds
Taken in this order, these four decisions settle everything else. Each one takes a few minutes to prepare.
Choose the space
A private room seating 28 to keep the group to itself, a 90-seat terrace in fine weather: the mood you are after matters as much as the headcount.
Build the menu
A few balanced choices settled in advance beat ordering à la carte on the day, which slows the service down for everyone.
Confirm, then enjoy
Confirm the headcount a few days ahead and flag any change. On the day, the room and the kitchen are ready: all you have to do is turn up.
Step two
Choosing the right space for your group
The space follows directly from the number of people and the mood you want. Our private room seats 28: it suits a group that wants a dedicated setting with no table next door. In fine weather the 90-seat terrace takes over, right in the heart of the pedestrian centre of Aix-en-Provence.
Think about the practical details too: walking access from Place des Cardeurs, where guests sit, the comfort of older relatives or children if it is a family meal. To book the whole place, privatisation remains the calmest option.
A table, not a logistics job
You invite, we handle the rest
The date, the headcount, the occasion: tell us those three things and we settle the space, the menu and the pace of the service with you. On the day, all that is left is your guests.
Step three
A menu that works for everyone
This is often the trickiest part when a lot of people come together. Our approach fits in one sentence: a short menu, made in house, fresh produce, no frozen pasta. For a group we build tailored menus around our staples — wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, antipasti and Italian desserts such as tiramisu.
The point is not to impose, but to settle a few balanced choices upfront. Letting everyone order à la carte on the day stretches the service and breaks the rhythm of the table.
Flag allergies and dietary preferences in advance: every guest is served without a hitch, and nobody waits for their plate while the others eat.
A word from the trattoria
Why preparation changes everything
A relaxed lunch does not have the rhythm of a slower dinner. Clarifying the format you want is the step people skip most, and it is exactly the one that heads off surprises. The sooner you send us the date and the headcount, the easier availability is to guarantee — especially at the weekend and during busy spells in Aix-en-Provence.
At Di Micheli, the family trattoria on Place des Cardeurs, we are happy to talk it through beforehand, understand what you need and point you to the right format. In short: set the date and headcount, choose the space, build the menu, confirm the booking. Four steps, and your moment with family, friends or colleagues simply happens.
To better understand how a dining room works and the customs around hosting groups, you can read the Restaurant page on Wikipedia, then come back to us for the details of your event.
Depending on your occasion, it all starts with the restaurant for groups: a company meal does not carry the same expectations as a family meal or a birthday with friends. And if you would rather have the place entirely to yourselves, the private room settles it in one booking.
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Frequently asked
Organising a group meal: your questions
How do I organise a group meal at Di Micheli?
Send us the date, the number of guests and the occasion. We then point you to the right space and a tailored group menu. The simplest route is to contact us or book directly so we can settle those details.
How many people can you host for a group?
Our private room seats up to 28, and the terrace adds 90 more places in fine weather. Depending on your headcount, we suggest the most comfortable set-up, right in the centre of Aix-en-Provence.
Do you offer a special menu for groups?
Yes, we build tailored menus from our house-made carte: wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, antipasti and Italian desserts. Settling the menu in advance keeps the service smooth on the day.
How far in advance should I book?
The earlier you book, the better we can guarantee availability, especially at the weekend. For a group, tell us as soon as the date and headcount are known, then confirm a few days ahead.
Can the restaurant be privatised for a group meal?
Yes, privatisation is possible depending on your group and the date. It gives you a dedicated space with no table next door, in the heart of the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence, Place des Cardeurs.
Should I mention food allergies in advance?
Yes, it is the best way to serve everyone without a hitch. Flag allergies and preferences beforehand: our team welcomes you at 13 Place des Cardeurs, 13100 Aix-en-Provence and adapts the group menu accordingly.
Plan your group meal
A birthday, a family lunch or a company dinner: book your table at Di Micheli, Place des Cardeurs, and let us prepare your group meal together.